8.1 liter big block Chevy

[fleming442]

BUT!!! You need to get a harness, PCM, and 4L80E. The CCSBU would be unstoppable!
Plow season will tell the tale as far as the 350's worth. When you launch the blasting biz, I think the lil 350 will be fine for most 15-20 mile jaunts.

 

[Clutch]

BUT!!! You need to get a harness, PCM, and 4L80E. The CCSBU would be unstoppable!
Plow season will tell the tale as far as the 350's worth. When you launch the blasting biz, I think the lil 350 will be fine for most 15-20 mile jaunts.

But!!

Me and wiring don't get along! You know that

 

[fleming442]

Out of stock, fool! 😛
Probably discontinued, too.... wuh-wuh-wuuuuuuuuaAah

 

[DRIVEN]

It's a sign. Monster truck wants a 455.

 

[Clutch]

They had them 2 weeks ago!

 

[Clutch]

Out of stock, fool! 😛
Probably discontinued, too.... wuh-wuh-wuuuuuuuuaAah

Oh it's doable

I

 

[fleming442]

So, when does it come in?

 

[Clutch]

So, when does it come in?

I'm not ordering it until I know I'm getting the motor witch means a hundred and sixty mile treck to PA to talk to my Uncle. That also means there will be an update on the 78 Cutlass! Probably after Christmas

 

[Clutch]

It wouldn't be the first time I've had an 8.1 Vortec in 05 I custom ordered one brand new from the GMC dealer in Lakewood NJ I ordered it like I was ordering a fully loaded W-30 in 70 Eton bom 3;73s posi front dif loaded leather power everything. Absolutely loved that truck! Unfortunately it went to salvage with 60k View attachment 100565View attachment 100566
I still miss that truck. I replaced it with my 07 classic Duramax that I sold last winter View attachment 100567
Of course the plow and the dump kit were from the blue 8.1 truck.and I'm shore some of you are wondering why I got rid of the D-max well I sold it and used the money to buy thisView attachment 100568
And build thisView attachment 100569
Unfortunately it left me with only this to drive and I took this picture 5 minutes after the 07 leftView attachment 100570
So that should give you an idea of what I am used to towing with and what I'll be towing and why I don't think that slightly hot roded small block is going to cut it.
I was talking to my tool dealer today who is seemingly knowledgeable and he was saying that the only reason more people don't like the 8.1 is the lack of aftermarket parts for them however he said just like the last engines all the inherent big block Chevy problems were cured on them. Such as valve angles and oiling system.
So from what all you guys are telling me and what I all ready knew I'm going to need to have a talk with my uncle and make a deal then perhaps go 4l80? At a later time. Hopefully after this weekend my truck is reliable enough to drive to his house one of these weekends so I can finish thisView attachment 100571
(Yes it's still on the lift) bring it home on the trailer and have the 8.1 in the bed

By the way what is an 8.1 called? It's not an LS or lq or whatever so what is it? I'm

I just noticed the 8.1 is in this picture lol it's on a stand next to the square body buried under all that crap. You can just see part of the valve cover and the accessories and pulleys on the front of it.

 

[el camino ss 84]

That would be a fun motor to install in a gbody and with a supercharger and just enjoy it as a daily driver.